Thunder Group IRWC007 Iron Wok with Wood Handle, 16-Inch This Iron Wok w/Wood Handle (IRWC007) is extremely durable and features a wooden handle Woks are primarily used forstir frying, but can also be used in many other ways, such as insteaming,deep frying,braising,stewing, or makingsoup Uses less oil for deep-frying than a traditional deep-fat fryer A good wok is indispensable when cooking traditional Chinese food and can put to great use in most commercial kitchens Originated from Taiwan